Leon A. Marty, Jr.

WAUNAKEE-Leon A. Marty, Jr., age 57, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on Sept. 19, 1952, in Madison, the son of Leon A. Marty Sr. and Margaret (Church) Marty. Leon married Dawn Breitkreutz on May 13, 1978, in Madison at Trinity Lutheran Church. He graduated from LaFollette High School and worked for Madison Metro for 27 years. He was a volunteer fire fighter with the Blooming Grove Fire Department. Leon enjoyed the Packers and the Waunakee football team. He liked hunting, fishing, and coaching youth football in Waunakee. Leon treasured his family, especially his two grandsons. He adored his wife and loved to take Dawn on weekend road trips in their "Beemer". He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dawn; daughter, Nicole (Chris) Johnson; sons, Josh (Cyndi) Marty and Nick Marty; grandsons, Michael Johnson and Eric Leon Marty; parents, Leon and Margaret Marty Sr.; sisters, Diane (Timm) Gould and Kathy (Jon) Chrisler; parents-in-law, Larry and Rose Breitkreutz; sister-in-law, Carol Homan; and further leaves behind his beloved dog, Otis, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Leon was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Richard Homan; dear friend, Terry Mowrey; and grandparents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, with the Rev. Jerry Amstutz presiding. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Thursday. Leon will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Visitation: A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Thursday. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, with the Rev. Jerry Amstutz presiding.